Wearing Disney shirts and apparel nearly every day of Orlando vacations has become super popular through the years, and this can definitely get expensive. Where is a cheapskate to go for Disney-themed vacation apparel that won’t bust up your budget?[Read more…]

You’re just about to pack up the car for a long-awaited and expensive Disney World or Disneyland vacation, and suddenly one set of sniffles turn into three serious colds. What can you do at the last minute? [Read more…]

With Easter right around the corner, it’s about time to start shopping for Easter basket items for your Disney obsessed crew. A new-ish store called Five Below may have just what you need this year with prices that leave room for savings to set aside for a vacation…

If you are trying to keep track of small children at Disney World or Disneyland, it can be easy to lose sight of little bodies, especially in big holiday crowds. There are many types of ID tags you can purchase to attach to shoes or clothing, but this Mickey Mouse personalized “pants” pet ID is a super cute way to secure your contact information to your children. [Read more…]

There are minimum height requirements for many rides at theme and water parks at Walt Disney World. If you haven’t measured your small children by now, get out that measuring tape and let’s see just who can ride what!

Food will be one of your largest expenses on a Disney World vacation. While there are delivery options available, a cheapskate option to dining out all the time can be to have groceries mailed to your resort before your arrival.

Shop Disney recently collaborated with fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni to create a luxury collection of Italian-made shoes inspired by Minnie Mouse. If you thought the new resort parking fee was going to hurt your wallet, wait until you see the price for these shoes!

Arribas Brothers has been a staple of Disney vacation shopping since two brothers first got their start as glassblowers in Fantasyland at Disneyland back in 1967. Walt Disney reportedly noticed the glass blowing and glass cutting work of Alfonso and Tomas Arribas when they represented Spain at the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair. In 1971, the family duo opened Crystal Arts on Main Street, U.S.A. in Orlando, where Manuel Arribas has continued to work.

For years, just about the only place I could purchase their stunning jewelry pieces online was in used condition and on eBay. Recently, Disney has begun selling more and more of their Parks Authentic merchandise online. Shopdisney.com has some beautiful pieces available online, so you can now make an Arribas Brothers purchase before, during at the park and resort gift shops, and after a trip. [Read more…]